CalMatters is looking for a motivated student or early-career photojournalist with a unique eye and strong storytelling skills who is interested in shooting photos for CalMatters. You’ll cover photography assignments, share in editing responsibilities, receive regular critiques from the photo editors and collaborate with reporters and editors across the newsroom.
This is a great opportunity for photojournalists interested in political journalism and statewide issues like healthcare, education, environment and housing in California. An assignment may take you from the state Capitol, to a drought-stricken farm, or to a political protest. The position will require regular travel for assignments. Preference will be given to applicants based in the Sacramento area and Southern California.
Duties
- Take on photo assignments covering statewide issues including portraits, press conferences, demonstrations and environmental scenes
- Contribute to and expand our photo archive
- Pitch and produce one or two visual stories over the course of the internship
- Learn about the photo editing and image sourcing process
Helpful to have
- Previous internship or student journalism experience
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic or other photo editing software
- Knowledge of Premiere and/or Illustrator
- Videography and video editing skills
How To Apply
This position pays $20 per hour.
We are an expanding and collaborative newsroom, successfully forging a new model for sustainable, intelligent, nonprofit journalism. We’re committed to reflecting the people of the state we serve and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.
If you’re interested, please send a resume, a cover letter that outlines how this internship aligns with your interests and experience, and links to your portfolio or published examples of your work.
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